Description
Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup is a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. It combines fresh broccoli, tender potatoes, and melted cheese for a comforting meal. This easy-to-prepare soup is ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits for topping (for broccoli potato cheese casserole with bacon)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Add broccoli florets to the pot. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Using an immersion blender, carefully blend a portion of the soup until desired creaminess is reached. Alternatively, transfer about half of the soup to a regular blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot. This creates a creamy broccoli potato cheese texture.
- Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat gently, but do not boil.
- Remove the pot from heat. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth, creating a delectable broccoli potato cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve your amazing broccoli potato cheese bake warm, garnished with extra shredded cheese or optional bacon bits if desired. Enjoy this best broccoli potato cheese casserole recipe.
Notes
- For a healthier broccoli potato cheese casserole, use low-fat milk and cheese.
- You can adjust the consistency of the creamy broccoli potato cheese dish by adding more or less broth.
- This easy broccoli potato cheese recipe can be made ahead and reheated gently.
- Leftovers of homemade broccoli potato cheese bake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg for an extra layer of flavor in your cheesy broccoli potato gratin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg